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HR 5126119th CongressIn Committee
HIV Prevention Now Act
Introduced: Sep 4, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-California)
Healthcare
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The HIV Prevention Now Act would provide a dedicated appropriation to the CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention (NCHVHS TB Prevention). Specifically, it would authorize $2,165,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to fund the center’s programs and activities. The funds are intended to supplement other Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding, must be used exclusively for the center’s purposes, and cannot be transferred to any entity other than the NCHVHS TB Prevention. In short, the bill aims to guarantee a substantial, earmarked funding stream to bolster HIV prevention and related infectious disease prevention efforts.
Key Points
- 1Short title: HIV Prevention Now Act.
- 2Funding level: $2,165,000,000 for FY 2026 for the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention at the CDC.
- 3Nature of funds: This appropriation is in addition to existing funding to HHS/CDC and is restricted to the purposes of the National Center’s programs and activities.
- 4Transfer restrictions: The funds may not be transferred to any entity other than the NCHVHS TB Prevention.
- 5Status and sponsors: Introduced in the 119th Congress on September 4, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Appropriations; multiple sponsors listed.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Individuals and communities at risk for or living with HIV, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis; populations targeted by CDC prevention programs.Secondary group/area affected: State and local health departments, public health laboratories, healthcare providers, and community organizations that implement CDC-supported prevention and outreach activities.Additional impacts:- Budgetary: Establishes a large, dedicated funding line for prevention programs, potentially enabling expansion of surveillance, testing, prevention services, and linkage to care.- Operational: May influence how CDC prioritizes and allocates resources within the NCHVHS TB Prevention Center.- Oversight and governance: Strengthened federal focus on HIV and related infectious disease prevention could affect reporting, monitoring, and accountability requirements tied to the new appropriation.
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